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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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